Glacier & Mountaineering course – Großvenediger (3 days)

A three-day introduction to high-altitude mountaineering, teaching you the core skills to move safely on glaciated terrain: roped travel, crampon technique, and crevasse rescue. The course is based out of a mountain hut, with two nights on the glacier itself, and finishes with either further training or a summit attempt depending on conditions and the group's progress. Why this course: Getting into high mountaineering means learning a specific set of skills that don't come from regular hiking or climbing: how to move roped together on a glacier, how to place ice screws and build an ice anchor, and above all, how to get a partner out of a crevasse if the worst happens. This course builds all of that step by step, starting the moment you cross your first glacier on the approach to the hut. Who it's for: Complete beginners to glacier travel. No prior mountaineering experience is needed, but you should be fit enough for ascents of up to 1,000 m and days with 6 hours of walking, sure-footed, comfortable with exposure, and confident walking on alpine terrain. Conditions: The course location is chosen based on current snow, glacier and weather conditions, to make sure training happens on the best terrain available. The exact hut will be confirmed closer to the date. Dates doesn't fit? If these dates don't work for you, you can also request me directly through Oak's private guide flow, listed under Salzburg.

Day 1: Arrival & approach * Meet at 08:30 at the agreed meeting point * Welcome and equipment check * Approach to the hut, crossing a glacier on crampons along the way * Equipment knowledge, knot craft, and the basics of crevasse rescue Day 2: Glacier skills * Ascent onto the glacier * Roping up and rope handling * Walking with crampons and ice axe: vertical and frontal technique * Placing ice screws and building an ice anchor (ice bollard) * Crevasse rescue practice * Evening briefing on tour planning Day 3: Application & descent * Depending on the group and conditions: further training, or an attempt on a summit * Descent to the trailhead * Finish and departure

• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.

• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.

• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.

• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.

• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.

• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.

• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.

• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.

• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.